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Signed the landmark combating autism act today. The bill authorizes nearly $1. Billion dollars over the next five years to combat research, screeing and early detection and early intervention. Just thought i would share this. If you want to know more go to www.autismspeaks.com YES!!!!!!!!! - Sorry to get political here but it is the first time I am happy about something he does!!! This is so great and it is so necessary!!! One more leap for AUTISM RESEARCH and AWARENESS!!!!!!!! good I'm so glad to hear that!I guess I like him a little more now. 
I wouldn't give him that much credit. What was he supposed to do? Look like he's picking on disabled children now? 1 billion dollars is a lot of money but it's only a drop in the Defense budget, so it probably looks like small potatoes to him...nothing to get tied up in your underwear over. Here! Here! for Combating Autism...maybe now we'll get some scientific answers. "untying my underwear" hahahahahahah that was funny, deserved more than a generic lol. Well, maybe this drop in the bucket, will lead to an eventual overflow at the congressional dam. One can only hope!! Well I'm glad we got the money, but even the the devil tries to make himself look good.  [QUOTE=tzoya]
1 billion dollars is a lot of money but it's only a drop in the Defense budget, so it probably looks like small potatoes to him... [/QUOTE] Well said! You know I have spent a great deal of time corresponding online with Americans, and I have failed to meet one yet who supports Bush. Who voted for him? Seems odd.Anyway happy for you all in this bill being passed Happy Bill passed!
Ok I'm sure I'm going to get attack for this one but Allegra I voted for Bush and so did my whole family and alot of my friends. We do have alot of friends whom did not vote for either. I know this board is not for politics but i wanted to say that I did vote for him.
Same here ,as did 90% of my county. [QUOTE=Allegra]You know I have spent a great deal of time corresponding online with Americans, and I have failed to meet one yet who supports Bush. Who voted for him? Seems odd. LOL I support Bush....I don't agree with everything he says or does but I voted for him. I will own that. My husband is military and Republicans tend to give bigger raises for military than Democrats in office do. Karrie Allegra, A lot of it's regional. Bush does very well in the south and the midwest of America. Not so well on either coast. He also does really well with those who consider themselves social conservatives and conservative Christians. Both politcal parties do their best to foment fear and hatred between regions of the country and between those with differing social and/or polical leaning. There's lots of pandering and misdirection and fear mongering, very little discussion of actual policy. It's quite a sad state, actually, and very bad for the country, when whole regions or classes of people believe in the straw men that are created by each party to define the opponent.
I voted for Bush also ... in both elections ... I don't hold any politcal side as my party ... I just vote on the person who best fits the issues I want to be addressed. I agree with what fred said ... politics in America are at a sad state. I'm also with Karrie ... I don't agree with everything He says or does ... but for what I thought needed to be addressed during this term of office He was the best man for the job. I can only hope that in the future there will be someone out there who is worthy of my vote. Don’t get me wrong, I vote always, because of all the people who have died in effort to give me that right. But what I can’t say is that I’m 100% happy with the people I vote for. Politicians are usually looking out for #1, and we all know whom that is. I voted for Bush too. I am not affilated with any party either. One thing I dont understand is on 9/11 everyone in the USA was screaming in agreement that we would go to war. We did. Now everyone is complaining about it. I dont agree with the way it is being handled but I cant complain when I was one of the people agreeing we should go to war. We lost more lives in 9/11 than we did in Pearl harbor. I am glad that the funding for research is passed but disappointed that the services our children need are being reduced or being cut. I personally would like to see a billion dollars worth of funding going towards services for our children and families. Just my thoughts. vbaity1 I just wanted to point out that the Combating Autism Act isn't JUST for research ... it is for early diagnosis and intervention to ... It is addressing many funding issues that we as parents are always talking about ... not just research. Read up on the Act if you want to know more about what EXACTLY it will give money for. My only worry is that the money won't trickle down to the parents who already have kids on the spectrum and need thier issues addressed. Parents of older kids who don't know what to do once thier kids are too old to be helped by the system.  The Combating Autism Act Of 2006. This Act authorizes expanded activities related to autism research, prevention, and treatment through FY 2011. There are more than 1.5 million cases of autism in the
The Combating Autism Act Enhances Research, Surveillance, And Education Regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder The Act Authorizes Research Under NIH To Address The Entire Scope Of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism, sometimes called "classical autism," is the most common condition in a group of developmental disorders known as the autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). Other ASDs include Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (usually referred to as PDD-NOS). The Act Authorizes Regional Centers Of Excellence For Autism Spectrum Disorder Research And Epidemiology. These Centers collect and analyze information on the number, incidence, correlates, and causes of ASD and other developmental disabilities. The Act also authorizes grants to States for collection, analysis, and dissemination of data related to autism. The Act Authorizes Activities To Increase Public Awareness Of Autism, Improve The Ability Of Health Care Providers To Use Evidence-Based Interventions, And Increase Early Screening For Autism. The Act authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to:
The Act Calls On The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) To Enhance Information Sharing. The IACC provides a forum to facilitate the efficient and effective exchange of information about autism activities, programs, policies, and research among the Federal government, several non-profit groups, and the public. The Combating Autism Act requires the IACC to provide information and recommendations on ASD-related programs, and to continue its work to develop and update annually a strategic plan for ASD research. John, I know it was supposed to be an Afgany war. I said I disagreed with the way things were handled. I am by no means a poltical person. Just stating my thoughts. Did not mean to offend. ZachiesMom,
I have the same concerns as you about the money trickling down. They are trying to cut down CSS/CAP services for my kids now. Our family is already starting to feel the strain. As for the older children, I Agree. My 16 year old was just dx about 4 months ago with Aspergers. I always thought he was but with the Epilespy sometimes it masked the symtoms. I have no Idea what is going to happen when he turns 18. He wants to go into the Air Force and he would be great at what he wants to do which is Areonotuical Engineering(forgive spelling) but I have warned him he may not be able to get in. He has his heart set. He hasnt even been able to get his permit, DMV turns him down because of the disabilites. I did not mean to offend you. I was just being brief. vcuddy, I also agree with you, same issue. Only thing is the older ones are not the only ones forgotten, In my experience the more severe the disability the more forgotten they become. With my 10 year old, It has been a nightmare finding someone just willing to treat him. It took me over 4 years. Everyone kept on saying his case was too complex for them to handle. Allegra, I'll be the first to admit I did not vote for Bush. He did not get 90% of the vote, the war we wanted to be in was in Afganastan lookin for Bin Laden, and although Republicans give more raises to milatary (which they do deserve) They also tend to send them to the wrong country where there getting killed at. Sorry if this makes anyone mad. WAHOO FINALLY!NOW HOW ABOUT DX HAPPENING AT YOUNG AGES. Ohhh No worries ... I wasn't offended in the least ... was just clarifying some is all. Takes a lot to offend mevbaity1No big deal, I was not offended by any means.  Well thanks for your openness guys. I was just making an observation and I am interested in polotics. I will be studying political science and economics in 08 at Uni.
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